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Farmer's Oven-Baked Omelet




Source of Recipe


internet


Recipe Introduction


from Southern Living; For variations of this recipe (Spinach, Cheddar, and Bacon Omelet), see below.


List of Ingredients




12 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
2 Tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 Tablespoons butter or margarine
6 small plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
8 ounces farmer cheese, shredded
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
Garnish: fresh basil leaves

Recipe



Beat first 6 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer 2 to 3 minutes or until well blended.

Melt butter in a 12-inch ovenproof skillet; add egg mixture.

Bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with tomatoes, cheese, and basil. Return to oven, and bake 15 to 20 more minutes or until set. Garnish, if desired; serve immediately.

Note: Farmer cheese is a mild, part-skim, semisoft cheese available in 8-ounce rounds. Havarti or Monterey Jack cheese may be substituted.

Spinach, Cheddar, and Bacon Omelet:
Substitute 1 (10-ounce) package frozen, thawed, and well-drained chopped spinach for thyme. Omit farmer cheese and fresh basil. Top with 8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup cooked, crumbled bacon.

YIELD: Makes 10 to 12 servings
PREPARATION TIME: 20 min.
COOKING TIME: Bake: 35 min.